The Maya
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in Mesoamerican studies, The Maya by Michael D. Coe presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of one of the ancient world's most sophisticated civilizations. Drawing on decades of archaeological fieldwork and scholarly research, Coe chronicles the rise and fall of the Maya — from their origins in the lowland jungles of Central America to the height of their Classic period glory at cities like Tikal and Palenque. The text details their extraordinary achievements in mathematics, astronomy, art, and hieroglyphic writing, dismantling misconceptions and presenting the Maya as a dynamic, complex society rather than a static enigma. Written with clarity and intellectual rigour, this essential primer illustrates why the Maya continue to captivate historians, archaeologists, and curious readers alike.
Author: Michael D. Coe
Format: Paperback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in Mesoamerican studies, The Maya by Michael D. Coe presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of one of the ancient world's most sophisticated civilizations. Drawing on decades of archaeological fieldwork and scholarly research, Coe chronicles the rise and fall of the Maya — from their origins in the lowland jungles of Central America to the height of their Classic period glory at cities like Tikal and Palenque. The text details their extraordinary achievements in mathematics, astronomy, art, and hieroglyphic writing, dismantling misconceptions and presenting the Maya as a dynamic, complex society rather than a static enigma. Written with clarity and intellectual rigour, this essential primer illustrates why the Maya continue to captivate historians, archaeologists, and curious readers alike.